Baccharoides guineensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Vernonia guineensis
• Cacalia guineensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Baccharoides.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Its presence is also documented throughout the country of Burkina. Furthermore, the species inhabits various areas in Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, the geographical range extends into the territory of Liberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Baccharoides guineensis is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural life form, it is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a growth habit where the perennating buds are located at or near the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or other organic matter during unfavorable conditions. This hemicryptophytic nature ensures its survival and ability to regenerate through successive life cycles within its ecological niche.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharoides guineensis is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. It functions as an independent, terrestrial organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic or epiphytic behavior. The plant is self-supporting rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber. In terms of its physical dimensions, it typically reaches a plant height ranging from a minimum of approximately 0.30 m to a maximum of about 1.52 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.524018532 m

Plant height min:

0.304803706 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Baccharoides guineensis is characterized by specific mechanisms of seed movement and distribution. The dispersal syndrome of this species is primarily anemochorous, meaning it relies on wind for the transport of its reproductive units. In addition to this wind-driven mechanism, the plant also exhibits an anemochorous dispersal pattern that facilitates its spread across different environments.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Baccharoides guineensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Stem

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Baccharoides guineensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Vernoguinoside, Vernoguinosterol.

Vernoguinoside

1. Phytochemistry

Vernoguinosterol

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Baccharoides guineensis has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogen, Antidote, Lipotropic.

Adaptogen

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antidote

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lipotropic

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Preparations